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INSTITUTION INFORMATION
Name of
Institution:
Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Trafalgar Road Campus:
1430 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON L6H 2L1
905-845-9430
Davis Campus:
7899 McLaughlin Road
Brampton, ON L6V 1G6
905-459-7533
Locations:
(Campus Location
of Program is in
bold)
Hazel McCallion Campus:
4180 Duke of York Boulevard
Mississauga, ON L5B 0G5
905-845-9430
Skills Training Centre:
407 Iroquois Shore Road
Oakville, ON L6H 1M3
905-845-9430
Website Address: www.sheridancollege.ca
All Sheridan campuses are accessible by local public transit, with convenient
connections to GO Transit. Visit:
www.sheridancollege.ca / About Sheridan/ Campus Info/ How to Get to Sheridan
Second Career Coordinator: Deborah Campbell
Contact Person:
Application
Process/Offer of
Admission/Letter
of Acceptance:
Phone: 905-459-7533 or 905-845-9430 ext. 5068
Fax: 905-874-4385
E-mail: deborah.campbell1@sheridancollege.ca
1. If you have been provided with a Second Career Application Package by
your Employment Assessment Centre, please review Sheridan’s full-time
program admission requirements outlined below under Program-Specific
Admission Requirements. Please note that to be extended an offer to
Sheridan and obtain an acceptance letter, you are required to meet the
admission requirements. We will be pleased to talk with you about your
program and Second Career. Also, please attend a Sheridan Second
Career Information Session - times and locations are noted at
www.sheridancollege.ca under Programs and Courses, then select
Second Career.
2. Please apply to your program choice through the Ontario Colleges
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website at: www.ontariocolleges.ca. Please provide transcripts or request
mature student testing, if you meet the criteria (see below Mature
Student Status). There is a $95 non-refundable application fee, payable
to Ontario Colleges.
3. If Sheridan determines you do not meet the admission requirements
through transcripts or testing, we will provide you with information about
how you can most efficiently obtain the necessary prerequisites through
Sheridan’s Upgrading or ESL Programs.
4. If you are accepted into your program choice, you will receive an offer of
admission and, subsequently, a detailed acceptance letter, which you will
submit with your Second Career funding application.
Certification of
School:
Sheridan is an Ontario Public College and is certified to issue T2202A tax
receipts.
Sheridan recognizes that some students who enter a program at the College will
have earned postsecondary credits at other recognized postsecondary institutions
and may wish to apply these credits towards the Sheridan credential. Advanced
standing refers to the transferring of credit earned at another recognized postsecondary institution towards a Sheridan credential.
Students may apply to receive advanced standing for specific Sheridan course(s)
based on the successful completion of similar courses at other recognized
postsecondary institutions subject to meeting applicable Sheridan policies.
Advanced
Standing:
Candidates must have achieved a minimum course grade of C grade in the
course that is being considered for advanced standing, or the minimum pass for
the course for promotion within the program, whichever is higher.
Courses considered for advanced standing must have been completed within five
years prior to the request except with the permission of the Dean of the respective
school.
Please refer to the full Advanced Standing policy on Sheridan’s Policies and
Procedures website for specific details.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program
Name/Credential:
Practical Nursing
Ontario College Diploma
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Program-Specific
Admission
Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required
courses:

One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
plus

One Mathematics, Grade 12 (C or U) with a minimum of 70%
plus

Biology, Grade 11 (C or U)
plus

Chemistry, Grade 12 (C or U) or Chemistry, Grade 11 (U)
Or,
Mature Student Status – Mature students do not possess an Ontario
Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent, and are 19 years of age or older
before the starting date of the program.
Mature students who apply to Sheridan’s certificate and diploma programs must
demonstrate their ability to work at the postsecondary level in one of the following
two ways:


By successfully completing equivalency testing in English and/or
mathematics and/or; science or
By completing a program of academic upgrading at a level appropriate to
the program of choice.*
Mature students must demonstrate proficiency in meeting specific program
prerequisites.
*If you do not have the required English, you may wish to enrol in English
Language Studies (ESL) program or the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE)
program at Sheridan to obtain equivalent credits. Sheridan also offers ACE
upgrading courses in Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Preparatory training
such as academic upgrading is eligible for Second Career funding, subject to the
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approval of Employment Ontario. Completion of upgrading does not guarantee
admission to the Practical Nursing Program in a subsequent year.
Also, applicants who do not possess the necessary admission requirements (or
equivalency) are encouraged to consider our General Arts and Science (GAS) Health Profile Program which will provide the necessary preparation to apply to
this program. However, completion of the GAS - Health Profile Program does not
guarantee admission to the Practical Nursing Program in a subsequent year.
APPLICANT SELECTION
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of the results of Sheridan’s new
pre-admission test, the Health Occupations Aptitude Examination (HOAE) for
health occupations. A $50 assessment fee will apply. Further details will be
available in Access Sheridan upon submitting application.
AND
Their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest seniorlevel credits, including the required courses).
For Your Information:
Before undertaking this program, you should be aware that under the provisions
of the Regulated Health Profession and Nursing Acts, to qualify to write the RPN
registration exams, you must:

be a Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident of Canada or be
authorized under the Immigration Act.
Start/End dates by
semester:
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May 6, 2013
1 To
Aug. 16, 2013
Program Length/
Hours/Weeks:
This is a 2 year full time program (4 semesters of 14 weeks each).
Hours per week: 18 (daytime hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to
Friday.
Sept. 3, 2013
2 To
Dec. 13, 2013
Jan. 6, 2014
3 To
Apr. 17, 2014
May 4, 2014
4 To
Aug. 15, 2014
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Programs starting in January and May run continuously over 16 months (no
summer break), with maximum breaks of 3 weeks over Christmas and two weeks
between semesters.
Students will be notified about their class schedule and timetable prior to the
beginning of each semester.
Class Size:
Approx. 35
Course Outline:
See Program Outline section below
Registration Fee –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
The $95 non-refundable application processing fee paid to Ontario Colleges
covers application processing for one application cycle.
Annual Tuition
2012/13 –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
Parking 2012/13 –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
Additional Costs –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
Other:
• Year 1: $4,614.50
• Year 2: *
*Tuition fees are regulated by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
By action of the Ontario government, a change may be made to year two tuition.
For purposes of your research, please use the year one tuition.
• One Month: $80.00
• One Semester (September to January): $186.00
• Two Semesters (September to May): $343.00
• Three Semesters (September to August): $410.00
Year 1
Books: $436.00
Expendable Supplies: $543.00
Uniform & Equipment: $275.00
Year 2 (subject to increase)
Books: $436.00
Expendable Supplies: $412.00
Uniform & Equipment: $275.00
Criminal Record Check & Immunization Requirements
Sheridan field placement agencies may require a police record check for criminal
offences, a vulnerable sector check and/or a current acceptable record of
immunization. Students will be required to provide this documentation directly to
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their field placement prior to the start of the placement and at their own expense.
Students who cannot meet these requirements may have limited field placement
opportunities. A blank immunization form can be found at: Health forms
CPR & Standard First Aid Requirements
Prior to commencing the practicum, and at individual expense, students must
obtain a certification in CPR Level C and Standard First Aid for adults, children
and infants.
Payment Policy for
Second Career:
Refund/Withdrawal
Policy:
Your Second
Career in Practical
Nursing:
Option 1: Payment of total fees for one full year should be paid in full by the tuition
deadline. Please refer to your Fees Invoice for tuition deadlines as deadlines
vary depending on when you are extended and accept an offer.
To officially withdraw from Sheridan full time programs, you must do so in writing
by submitting to the Office of the Registrar an “Application for Term or Complete
Program Withdrawal” form available at all Sheridan Student Advisement offices. If
you withdraw by the tenth scheduled day of the first term, then all fees are
refunded. If you withdraw by the tenth scheduled day of the second term, then all
second term fees are refunded, etc. In any case, a $100 administrative processing
charge is withheld.
Sheridan’s Practical Nursing diploma program equips you with the skills you need
to enter the growing field of nursing. Upon completion of the 4-semester program,
you will be ready to write the national certification exam and be registered as a
practical nurse by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
Opportunities Working in:
Career
opportunities/
Employment
Prospects/Success
Factors:
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Primary, secondary and tertiary care hospitals
Hospitals
Clinics
Long-term care facilities
Community agencies
Independent practices
Pharmaceutical companies
Medical equipment companies
Alumni of Sheridan can access all in-person and web-site Career Centre’s
services for assistance in Career Counselling and Employment Advising for one
year after their graduation date. After one year, they can access all web-site
services including jobs.sheridan (our on-line job posting system).
Method of
Instruction:
Courses are instructor-led. Students will engage in a variety of applied learning
and experiential activities and will complete multiple industry projects.
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Equipment
Availability:
Instructor
Qualifications:
Students will have access to computers in open access computer labs.
College faculty are hired based on a combination of industry experience and
academic qualifications. Most full-time faculty have relevant Master’s degrees
and/or professional certifications where applicable to their field of expertise.
Faculty are provided with opportunities to engage in professional development to
ensure currency in their field as well as proficiency in teaching adults.
All Sheridan’s programs are designed and kept up to date with input from
Program Advisory Committees that include representation from employers and
industry organizations.
Curriculum Design:
Network for Innovation & Leadership in Education at Sheridan (NILES) at
Sheridan oversees the design of new programs and courses and maintains a
schedule of program review to keep programs up to date.
Students have the opportunity to complete a formal evaluation of the course and
instructor at the end of each course.
Evaluation of
Instructors,
Courses and
Programs:
Physical Facilities:
Additional
Supports and
Resources
Available:
In addition, students can participate in the Student Satisfaction Survey to evaluate
their program.
Public colleges must survey students, graduates and employers as mandated by
the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to obtain information on Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs). Please visit: Sheridan Home Page, About
Sheridan, Sheridan at a Glance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Sheridan classrooms and campus facilities are accessible and are designed to
support a wide range of applied learning activities. Classrooms and labs are
equipped with modern technology, including digital AV teaching and learning aids.
At the Davis and Trafalgar Road campuses, gyms and fitness centres, full-service
cafeterias, modern learning resource centres and vibrant student centres
contribute to supporting student learning and life. Both campuses have attractive
grounds that provide a relaxing counterpoint to the hustle and bustle of student
activity.
As a public college, Sheridan is able to offer a full range of student services and
supports:
Athletics and Recreation
Career Centre (job search assistance): available for one year following graduation
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Counselling and Special Needs Services
Accessible Learning Services
Library Services
Peer Tutoring and Mentoring
Health Services
Student Advisement Centre
Student Union
Special
Accommodations:
Sheridan’s Accessible Learning Services facilitates equal access for eligible
students with disabilities by coordinating reasonable academic accommodations
and support services. Accommodation plans and services are tailored to
correspond with the disability related needs of each student and are determined
based on the documentation provided and program specific requirements.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Course
Requirements:
Course code:
Course Name:
Hours /
week:
Semester 1:
NURS 17013
The Self and the Profession
3
NURS 19469
Fundamentals of Practical Nursing
3
HEAL 13672
LAB 1
3
SCIE 15288
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses 1
3
COMM 1999
Essential Communication Skills
3
MATH 16532
Pharmacy Math
3
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TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
18
NURS 14178
Nursing Care 1
3
HEAL 20036
Health Assessment
3
NURS 27721
Nursing Clinical 2
8
PHAR 15288
Pharmacology for Nurses 1
3
SCIE 20049
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses 2
3
GNED
General Education Elective
3
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
23
NURS 24998
Issues and Trends
3
NURS 2009
Nursing Care 2
3
PHAR 37900
Pharmacology for Nurses 2
3
NURS 24717
Nursing Clinical 3
8
GNED
General Elective
3
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
20
NURS 23921
The Realities of Practice
2
NURS 26367
Family Care Nursing
2
NURS 21323
Mental Health Nursing
2
NURS 20172
LAB 4
3
GNED
General Elective
NURS 25142
Nursing Clinical 4
3
NURS 20065
Pre-graduate Clinical
10
Semester 2:
Semester 3:
Semester 4:
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TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
22
** Students are offered the option to graduate from the program with a cooperative education component. Enrolment is
limited through an additional co-op application process. Students who are accepted into the co-op program will take their
remaining class at the Trafalgar Road Campus and will spend three paid work terms working in a program-related position.
Co-op work experience complements classroom study and provides an ideal background for enhancing career opportunities.
See http://coop.sheridaninstitute.ca/ for details.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COURSE
The self and the profession
Code: NURS 17013
Hours / wk: 3
Students focus on their personal and professional development as it relates to the practice of nursing.
They acquire the knowledge to understand one's personal values, beliefs and how they intersect with
professional roles and responsibilities. Students are introduced to theories and concepts of caring, and
reflective practice. Students apply course content through a variety of approaches including
presentations, online reflective practice journal, group activities and in-class and online discussions.
Students are expected to contribute to in-class and/or online discussions which are graded, respond to
online surveys and to complete online assessments such as quizzes.
COURSE
Fundamentals of Practical Nursing
Code: NURS 19469
Hours / wk: 3
Students focus on nursing interventions and effective communication that provide support and basic care
for adult clients. Students learn about the theoretical underpinnings of the profession: core concepts of
the nursing process, health, and human needs. The client centred approach is highlighted as the
framework for the provision of nursing care. Students examine the aspects of cultural diversity, individual
differences, and self-care in the context of successful nursing practice. Through interactive lectures,
simulations and role plays, case studies, problem solving exercises, assignments and tests, students
develop a broad knowledge of the fundamentals of nursing practice.
COURSE
Lab 1
Code: HEAL 13672
Hours / wk: 3
Students use self-directed learning, problem solving, and a client- centered focus within the helping
relationship to provide care that promotes safety, hygiene, nutrition, elimination, activity and rest, and
health awareness. Students examine and practice the principles of helping relationships and
communication skills, basic health assessments, care options and interventions, and, health promotion.
Through experiential activities that support diverse learning strategies students explore the differences
and similarities of the roles and responsibilities of the Practical Nurse (PN) and Personal Support Worker
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(PSW). The practical nurse student and the personal support worker student practice their collaborative
and complementary roles as members of a health care team in simulated lab and actual long-term care
settings
COURSE
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses 1
Code: SCIE 15288
Hours / wk: 3
This course provides students with the basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology. Students focus
on how the body systems work together to promote homeostasis. They define and examine the
interrelationship of structure and function of the human body. Topics covered include: basic anatomical
terminology, cell biology, and the anatomy and functions of all the body systems. Through interactive
lectures, class discussion, small group work and class presentations students explore Human Anatomy
and Physiology.
COURSE
Essential Communication Skills
Code: COMM 19999
Hours / wk: 3
Essential Communication Skills is an introduction to college-level English that develops transferable
communication skills required by students for both academic and professional success: writing, reading,
speaking, presenting, listening and visual literacy. Students become familiar with various writing styles,
and course work provides opportunities for students to read, analyze and practice a variety of structures
and formats. Students develop critical reading and response strategies, create well-reasoned reports, edit
their own work, perform the fundamentals of academic research and give effective oral presentations.
Course work includes a variety of learning experiences including lectures, lab work and collaboration.
COURSE
Pharmacy Math
Code: MATH 16532
Hours / wk: 3
Students are introduced to pharmaceutical calculations - dilutions, dosage calculations and conversions
using common fractions, decimal fractions, ratios, proportions, percentages and basic algebra needed to
accurately prepare/compound /verify prescriptions. Participants learn to interpret and perform conversion
calculations involving the mathematical terms/symbols used in apothecary, metric and international
household systems. Students learn through a web- based course. Some of the activities students
participate in include contribution to discussions, completion of online assignments and assessments,
and participation in online chats.
COURSE
Nursing Care 1
Code: NURS 14178
Hours / wk: 3
Students examine theoretical concepts and client-centred care practices that are concurrently utilized in
the lab and clinical setting. Students critically examine the care of clients experiencing respiratory,
endocrine, renal, cardiovascular and integumentary health problems across the lifespan. Students use
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the nursing process to develop a holistic care plan. Students examine methods of promoting, maintaining,
and restoring health. Students have opportunity to learn through a variety of diverse learning strategies.
Concepts of pharmacological treatment are supported in Pharmacology 1 For Nurses.
COURSE
Health Assessment
Code: HEAL 20036
Hours / wk: 3
Students develop basic theoretical and practical health assessment skills across the lifespan with a focus
on relevant anatomy, physiology, history taking, examination techniques and documentation. Students
develop basic 'hands on' assessment skills using a systems approach. Emphasis is placed on recognition
of the range of normal findings with some discussion of common abnormalities. Through lectures,
discussions, demonstrations and return demonstrations, role plays, and other experiential activities,
students integrate learning in order to perform health assessments
COURSE
Nursing Clinical 2
Code: NURS 27721
Hours / wk: 3
Students apply nursing care skills and therapeutic communication to stable clients in medical or long term
care settings. They contribute to the complete client plan of care with a focus on assessment and nursing
diagnosis. Students develop skills in team communication methods including verbal report and written
documentation and explore the role of the practical nurse as a health care team member. Students
examine Best Practice Guidelines towards evidence based practice. Students are introduced to the
importance of professional development through reflection and self-evaluation.
COURSE
Pharmacology for Nurses 1
Code: PHAR 15288
Hours / wk: 3
Students focus on the roles and responsibilities of the practical nurse in the administration of medications
and monitoring their effects. Students learn the nursing care associated with the identified classification of
drugs received by clients. The nursing process related to drug administration is highlighted. Students
examine topics such as ethical and legal aspects of drug administration, interpreting physician orders,
recording and reporting of effects. Through interactive lectures, discussions, problems solving case
studies, assignments, quizzes and tests, students gain an understanding of the importance of
pharmacology in effective nursing care.
COURSE
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses 2
Code: SCIE 20049
Hours / wk: 3
Students continue to learn the basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology. Human Anatomy and
Physiology 2 is the second course which will provide a foundation for health practice for students in the
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practical nurse program. Students focus on how specific body systems work together to promote
homeostasis. They define and examine the interrelationship of structure and function of the human body.
Topics covered include: the anatomy and physiology of body systems. Through interactive lectures, class
discussion, small group work and class presentations students explore human anatomy and physiology.
COURSE
General Education Elective
Code: GNED
Hours / wk: 4
COURSE
Issues and Trends
Code: NURS 24998
Hours / wk: 3
Students explore the use of technology in nursing and its application to practice. Course work includes
analysis of the current issues and trends in health care such as evidence based nursing practice, cultural
diversity, community health, advocacy, and political issues and their implications in the nursing
profession. Students examine issues related to ethics and quality of work life. Through learning
experiences such as in class discussions and presentations, students learn about groups and teams and
develop an awareness of the current concerns in the profession. They contribute to online discussions
and complete online activities such as presentations, surveys and quiz, and assignments .
COURSE
Nursing Care 2
Code: NURS 20009
Hours / wk: 3
Students critically examine client-centred care across the life span for clients who are experiencing health
problems related to gastrointestinal, neurological, musculoskeletal, special senses, reproductive,
oncology, and genetics and who need palliative care. Students continue to use the nursing process to
develop holistic care plans. Students examine methods of promoting, maintaining and restoring health,
promoting rehabilitation and supporting palliation and a peaceful death. Throughout the course, students
have the opportunity to learn through a variety of diverse learning strategies. Concepts of
pharmacological treatment are supported in Pharmacology for Nurses 2
COURSE
Pharmacology for Nurses 2
Code: PHAR 37900
Hours / wk: 3
Students continue to focus on the practical nurse's roles and responsibilities in the administration and
monitoring of effects of several classifications of drugs. Students learn to recognize and respond to
adverse effects. They gain knowledge of the assessments of the physiologic effects and determine drug
effectiveness. Through interactive lectures, discussions, problem solving case studies, assignments,
quizzes and tests, students gain further understanding of the importance of pharmacology in effective
nursing care.
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COURSE
Nursing Clinical 3
Code: NURS 24717
Hours / wk: 6
Students apply nursing care skills and therapeutic communication to clients in acute care (medical and
surgical) and long term care. They develop critical thinking and problem solving skills through applying
the nursing process in the development and delivery of nursing care. They learn about the complete
nursing care plan with a focus on planning and nursing interventions. Students gain an understanding of
principles of client teaching and evidence based practice through research are introduced. Students
participate in professional development through critical incident reflection and self evaluation
COURSE
General Elective
Code: GNED
Hours / wk: 2
COURSE
The realities of practice
Code: NURS 23921
Hours / wk: 9
Students continue to explore politics and the health care system and how these impact nursing practice
at the bedside. Topics related directly to practice will include reflective practice as a health care
professional and understanding the legal/ethical implications of delegating patient care to unregulated
professionals. Through case studies, group work, and moderated discussions, students are provided with
an introduction to the concepts of leadership and management. Students write practice tests to prepare
them for the national exam. The basics of reading and critiquing research articles will be reinforced in
authentic or simulated situations.
COURSE
Family Care Nursing
Code: NURS 26367
Hours / wk: 3
Students apply principles of family-centred care and growth and development, the nursing process and
health teaching to develop care plans that focus on promoting, maintaining, and restoring health of
children (newborn to adolescent), and childbearing women. Students distinguish normal and abnormal
assessment findings for children and for childbearing woman (from preconception to postpartum).
Students discuss the role of the practical nurse as an interprofessional healthcare team caring for
children, adolescents, and childbearing women. Students have the opportunity to learn through diverse
learning strategies
COURSE
Nursing Care of Mental Health Clients
Code: NURS 21323
Hours / wk: 3
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Students focus on the nursing care for clients experiencing mental health issues across the lifespan. In
addition, they learn specific interventions and strategies to deal with challenging situations related to
psychiatric problems. Students gain knowledge of the related ethical and legal aspects. A holistic client
centered focus is emphasized. Through lectures, discussions, case studies, role plays, videos, and
experiential exercises, students learn the importance of nursing interventions that promote, restore, or
maintain mental health.
COURSE
LAB 4
Code: NURS 201712
Hours / wk: 1
. Students consolidate critical thinking in simulation and reality- based case studies as well as theory,
nursing interventions and practises to provide quality client- and family-centred nursing care to clients.
Practical Nursing (PN) students use self-directed learning and problem solving to provide supportive care
for child bearing women (preconception to post-partum) and children (newborn to adolescents) and for
client are experiencing mental health problems. PN students collaborate with clients and others to
promote, maintain, and restore health by using the nursing process effectively and by selecting and using
prioritized nursing interventions safely and competently. They examine and practise the role of the
practical nurse as a member of collaborative health care teams.
COURSE
Pre-Graduate Clinical
Code: NURS 20065
Hours / wk: 10
Students refine professional practice and engage in professional development within the competencies
related to nursing. Students assume increasing autonomous responsibility under the supervision of a
preceptor in the practicum. The focus of practice will be on integrating theoretical and substantive
knowledge to enhance competence and confidence in clinical practice that includes client care, workload
management and interprofessional practice.
COURSE
General Elective
Code GNED
Hours / wk: 3
COURSE
Nursing Clinical 4
Code GNED
Hours / wk: 4
Students apply nursing care skills and therapeutic communication to clients in acute care (maternal child,
mental health, surgical and medical), and long term care. They apply nursing process and critical thinking
in care planning and client care. Students practice more autonomously, within the supervised clinical
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environment, as a health care team member responsible for ongoing team communication and care plan
delivery. They practice client health teaching and peer group presentation based on empirical evidence.
Students participate in professional development through creative reflection and self-evaluation.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
All information current at time of publication - subject to
change without notice.